Monday, April 1, 2013

A Spring Adventure

I love Travel, Adventure, Memorable Journey's and especially Art. I am constantly inspired by beautiful things. When I saw this photograph of a colorful attache case, taken in paris, on a blog I follow,Diani Living. I was in Love!

Unfortunately they were priced out of my budget. I looked at the photograph again and thought, maybe I could create something similar to this Parisian Attache. If I could, I would have a one of a kind piece of functional and fun luggage that would be a piece of art.So began my latest creative journey. I was so excited to find an old piece of hard-sided Samsonite luggage at a second hand store.

Picked up a couple of yards of fabulous fabric from a locally owned craft store, and attached it to the outside with a coat of Mod Podge. I used fabric glue to adhere some braided trim to finish off the edges.

Two coats of Golden's Heavy Gel Medium in gloss for a nice waterproof finish.

I am so excited to try out my new creation, I can't wait to pack! My son has been in a study abroad program for the last three months, and so begins our latest adventure across the world for a visit. Our Journey will include Amsterdam, Rome, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Prague and Paris. It might just be a little more fun with this fabulous new piece of luggage to carry all our treasures! Hoping you find some adventure, beauty, creativity and inspiration in your day!

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About Me

I call Santa Barbara home. I share my life with my family Sam,Spencer, Sydney. I believe it is essential for everyone to find their soul and inner spirit. I have found the best way to do this is through my art and creativity!

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getting to know me

beach walker, friend to many, traveler, journaler, book maker, mixed media creator, painter, a mother, a wife, a daughter, a teacher, always interested in learning new things, and anything to do with art.... i'm jacque book. Oh and I love to dance. too.